ROASTED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE & WALNUTS

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Categories     Pear

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ripe but firm Anjou pears
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
3 ounces coarsely crumbled sharp blue cheese such as Stilton
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup walnut halves, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup apple cider
3 tablespoons port
1/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/4 cup good olive oil
6 ounces baby arugula
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Peel the pears and slice them lengthwise into halves. With a small sharp paring knife and a melon baller, remove the core and seeds from each pear, leaving a round well for the filling. Trim a small slice away from the rounded sides of each pear half so that they will sit in the baking dish without wobbling. Toss the pears with some lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown. Arrange them, core side up, in a baking dish large enough to hold the pears snugly. Gently toss the crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, and walnuts together in a small bowl. Divide the mixture among the pears, mounding it on top of the indentation. In the same small bowl, combine the apple cider, port, and brown sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour the mixture over and around the pears. Bake the pears, basting occasionally with the cider mixture, for 30 minutes, or until tender. Set aside until warm or at room temperature. Just before serving, whisk together the olive oil, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the basting liquid in a large bowl. Divide the arugula among 6 plates and top each with a pear half. Drizzle each pear with some of the basting liquid, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm.

Desmond Obi
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I loved this recipe! The pears were so juicy and flavorful, and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of savory and crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.


Takari Rashko
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! The pears were perfectly roasted and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


UnkleCharlie2748
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I've never been a big fan of pears, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The pears were roasted to perfection and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sanele Zondi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The pears were roasted perfectly and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Omar Saad
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The pears were roasted to perfection and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use a different type of che


Addai Gabriel
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These roasted pears were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making them again.


Sumitra Shrestha
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I loved this recipe! The pears were so juicy and flavorful, and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of savory and crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Shahzaib
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! The pears were perfectly roasted and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Matthew Bland
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I've never been a big fan of pears, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The pears were roasted to perfection and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Saadat Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The pears were roasted perfectly and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanisa Islam
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The pears were roasted to perfection and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use a different type of che


Mohammad Ali Qatar
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These roasted pears were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making them again.


Yabesh Rai
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I loved this recipe! The pears were so juicy and flavorful, and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of savory and crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.


Marieme Fall
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This was a great recipe! The pears were roasted to perfection and the blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Chloe Walston
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Roasted pears with blue cheese and walnuts? Sign me up! This recipe sounded so intriguing that I had to try it, and I'm so glad I did. The pears were perfectly roasted and the blue cheese and walnuts added a delicious and unexpected flavor combinatio


Sumaiya Urmi
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a variety of pears, and they all turned out great. The blue cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Xouri UnCool
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pears are always perfectly roasted, and the blue cheese and walnuts add a nice touch of sophistication. I highly recommend this recipe!


Loke Jusifr
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These roasted pears were a delightful treat! The combination of the sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts was a perfect balance of flavors. I served them as a side dish to a roasted chicken dinner, and they were a hit with my guests.